CVE-2002-1279: Multiple buffer overflows in conf.c for Masqmail 0.1.x before 0.1.17, and 0.2.x before 0.2.15, allow local use

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1279 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting masqmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in conf.c for Masqmail 0.1.x before 0.1.17, and 0.2.x before 0.2.15, allow local users to gain privileges via certain entries in the configuration file (-C option).

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-11-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: masqmail

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-11-29 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

masqmail masqmail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1.16

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.16

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy masqmail || rpm -q masqmail || masqmail --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison masqmail sudo apt install masqmail=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.16> sudo apt-mark hold masqmail

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list masqmail sudo dnf downgrade masqmail-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.16> sudo dnf versionlock add masqmail

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1279?

masqmail: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1279 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1279 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-1279 affect?

CVE-2002-1279 affects masqmail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Multiple buffer overflows in conf.c for Masqmail 0.1.x before 0.1.17, and 0.2.x before 0.2.15, allow local users to gain privileges via certain entries in the configuration file (-C option).

How urgent is CVE-2002-1279?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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References

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